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Judas and the Black Messiah

This Black History Month I’m reviewing the biopics of Black icons in history. Read my breakdown of Judas and the Black Messiah (2021).

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Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

For this Black History Month, Roxanne reviews Black Biopics of Black icons in history. Read my thoughts on Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom starring Idris Elba and Naomie Harris.

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Sing, Freetown

Learn about the motivations behind Sing, Freetown by reading my sit-down interview with investigative journalist Sorious Samura and award-winning director-producer, Clive Patterson.

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Soul

Let’s discuss and dissect Pixar’s latest animation Soul, starring Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey.

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African Apocalypse

Read our review on African Apocalypse, a compelling narration of the brutality of colonialism and the ramifications that are still felt today.

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Rocks

Read our review on heartfelt but equally joyous British drama, Rocks

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Miss Juneteenth

Read our review on the Sundance Film Festival nominated and Black Star Film Festival winning ‘Miss Juneteenth’

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Greenleaf Season 5

God is good! All the time! Find out what Greenleaf Season 5’s hidden meanings were…

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I May Destroy You

A review and thinkpiece on the BBC and HBO series ‘I May Destroy You’

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Small Island

This National Theatre production is based on a novel of the same name by Andrea Levy, adapted by Helen Edmundson … More

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